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Americas News

Kim Jong Un said it's true that North Korean troops chose 'self-detonation' to avoid capture by Ukraine
Business

Kim Jong Un said it's true that North Korean troops chose 'self-detonation' to avoid capture by Ukraine

Kim lauded fallen troops in Kursk for choosing "without hesitation the path of self-detonation and self-death."

Matthew Loh · 30 Apr, 2026
Inside China's top computer science university training the next generation of AI engineers
Business

Inside China's top computer science university training the next generation of AI engineers

Multiple theses, coding marathons, joining research labs — this is life inside China's top AI training ground.

Lee Chong Ming · 30 Apr, 2026
I used AI to code a personal trainer app in one weekend. I see why big apps fear the competition.
Business

I used AI to code a personal trainer app in one weekend. I see why big apps fear the competition.

I vibe-coded my own personal trainer and ditched multiple apps. It raises questions for big fitness apps.

Lee Chong Ming · 30 Apr, 2026
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 30
Technology

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 30

See the Moon phase expected for April 30, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Samara Reichert · 30 Apr, 2026
Hurdle hints and answers for April 30, 2026
Technology

Hurdle hints and answers for April 30, 2026

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Shirley Paucek · 30 Apr, 2026
LAPD chief warns Los Angeles not prepared to secure 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages
World

LAPD chief warns Los Angeles not prepared to secure 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell warns Los Angeles is not prepared to secure the 2028 Olympics, citing staffing shortages and a lack of dedicated funding.

Dejon Volkman · 30 Apr, 2026
House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats
World

House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats

The House approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term, a key step to ending the DHS funding lapse.

Krista Mertz · 30 Apr, 2026
Apple China highlights Apple Watch health and rescue stories in campaign with podcast tie-in
Technology

Apple China highlights Apple Watch health and rescue stories in campaign with podcast tie-in

Apple launched a new campaign in China called “Thankfully, I was wearing it” (“还好戴着它”), which includes a special podcast episode in which three users share...

Marcus Mendes · 30 Apr, 2026
'Mission: Impossible' star Ving Rhames collapses at restaurant, rushed to hospital: report
World

'Mission: Impossible' star Ving Rhames collapses at restaurant, rushed to hospital: report

Ving Rhames, the 66-year-old "Mission: Impossible" star, reportedly collapsed while eating at a North Hollywood restaurant but is now on his way home from the h...

Maynard Ritchie · 30 Apr, 2026
'Melrose Place' star Patrick Muldoon's official cause of death revealed: report
World

'Melrose Place' star Patrick Muldoon's official cause of death revealed: report

Patrick Muldoon's cause of death was a heart attack, according to his death certificate. The "Melrose Place" alum died April 19 at his Beverly Hills home.

Georgianna Russel · 30 Apr, 2026
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 30, 2026
Technology

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 30, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1776 on April 30 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Garrett Hansen · 30 Apr, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 30, 2026
Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 30, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Sonya D'Amore · 30 Apr, 2026